Speech Therapist

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Diagnoses and treats speech and language problems and engages in scientific study of human communication. Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors Essential Job Functions: - - Performs a comprehensive speech and language physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment as evidenced by documentation in the clinical record within 24 hours of admission. {=html} - - Develops a plan of care to promote optimum function and safety as documented in the clinical record Incorporates patient goals into the plan of care {=html} - - Provides skilled speech therapy treatment in the home, reassessing the clients status during each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record {=html} - - Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record {=html} - - Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens {=html} - - Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies {=html} - - Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function {=html} - - Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone Minimum Qualifications: - - Masters degree in Speech Pathology required {=html} - - Current State of Idaho Speech Language Pathologist Licensure required OR temporary SLP Provisional Permit {=html} - - Certification with the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) required OR will obtain upon completion of Clinical Fellowship Year - Minimum of 1-year experience with adult and or pediatric neurologically impaired patient population preferred.